Family Fun in Baton Rouge
School is out, and summer is here in the Capital City! If you’re looking for some kid-approved activities to add to your itinerary, Baton Rouge has you covered. There are so many opportunities for…
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Category: Baton Rouge History
Discover Baton Rouge's Black History Trail
In Baton Rouge lies the rich history of African Americans that contributed to a movement of equal rights and change that was felt across the nation. To get the full experience and discover every…
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Celebrate National Louisiana Day in Baton Rouge
Header photo: @southern_natureshots Today is National Louisiana Day – as if we ever needed an excuse to celebrate! Recognized on November 9, National Louisiana Day is observed in celebration of our…
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Most Haunted Places in Baton Rouge
In a city as historic as Baton Rouge, it comes as no surprise that some of the Capital City's most notable locations are known to have a haunting history. Reports of unexplained noises, objects that…
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History of the Blues in Baton Rouge
Guest Blog by Byron Washington "Blues" isn’t a fancy new term. In fact, most of us grew up hearing, seeing, or just feeling the Blues. Similarly, Baton Rouge isn’t a new city. In fact, it’s actually…
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5 Things to See and Do on the Civil Rights Trail in Baton Rouge
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail has more than 100 locations across 14 states that changed the world with its happenings. As one of the locations, history was also made here in Baton Rouge. Of many…
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s hearse on display at Baton Rouge’s Capitol Park Museum
The hearse that carried Martin Luther King Jr. to his final resting place is now viewable to Capitol Park Museum visitors as part of the new “Carrying on the Dream” exhibit. The 1966 Cadillac 616…
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